In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on Thursday on a two-day visit to strengthen India's strategic ties with South Korea and seek to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. Ahead of his visit, the prime minister described South Korea as an important partner for India's key initiatives such as 'Make in India', and said as fellow democracies the two countries share values and vision for regional and global peace.

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 21 February 2019, 09:10:19 AM

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seoul on Thursday on a two-day visit to strengthen India's strategic ties with South Korea and seek to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. (Photo: Twitter MEA)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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Ahead of his visit, the prime minister described South Korea as an important partner for India's key initiatives such as 'Make in India', and said as fellow democracies the two countries share values and vision for regional and global peace. (Photo: Twitter PMO)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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PM Modi is visiting South Korea on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in. This is his second visit to the Republic of Korea since 2015 and second summit meeting with President Moon Jae-in. (Photo: Twitter PMO)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will have bilateral and business engagements, unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi and accept the Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him. (Photo: Twitter MEA)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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"We regard the Republic of Korea as a valued friend, a nation with which we have a Special Strategic Partnership. As fellow democracies, India and the ROK have shared values and a shared vision for regional and global peace," PM Modi said. (Photo: Twitter MEA)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties

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The Indian community welcomes PM Narendra Modi in Seoul. (Photo: Twitter PMO)

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in South Korea on two-day visit to bolster strategic ties